Origin
East Newark, NJ
Morning in East Newark on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Newark, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Newark, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Elizabethport, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 8.8-mile trip from East Newark, NJ, to Elizabethport, NJ, can be completed in about 20 minutes, making it an easy addition to any travel plans within the Northeast region. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is very budget-friendly. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The drive offers a mixed experience, primarily utilizing major roadways. Consider this a straightforward transit between two points in New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| McCarter Highway | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Mravlag Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reynolds Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Newark, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Reynolds Avenue
3
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 508
280 ft
·
7 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
5
Continue on CR 508
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
6
Turn left onto NJ 21; CR 508
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
McCarter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1; US 9
8
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Mravlag Place
10
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabeth Avenue
11
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
12
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
13
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Reynolds Avenue
Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 508 / Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 508 / Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 21; CR 508 / McCarter Highway
Turn left onto NJ 21; CR 508 / McCarter Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Elizabeth Avenue
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 38% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along US 1. This journey incorporates main roads like US 1, McCarter Highway, and Elizabeth Avenue. The road character will shift as you transition between these different thoroughfares, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Reynolds Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Reynolds Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Passaic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 508 / Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Reynolds Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Passaic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 508 / Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethport, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Elizabethport, NJ
More trips to Elizabethport, NJ
Explore more options from East Newark, NJ or browse trips ending in Elizabethport, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.